Dr. Marco Witkowski

“Our long-term findings in the general population highlight how little we know about the cardiovascular safety of xylitol and indicate that further studies are warranted, especially as the amount of xylitol in products continues to increase.”

Dr. Marco Witkowski · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31

The long-term study findings indicate that further studies on the cardiovascular safety of xylitol are warranted.

“Artificial sweeteners are consumed by people who think they are healthier than sugar and they are generally regarded as safe by regulatory agencies,”

Dr. Marco Witkowski · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31

The study follows previous research showing xylitol can enhance platelets' ability to form clots.